In July 1985, “Alligator” label released “When a Guitar Plays the Blues”, the tenth Roy Buchanan studio album. It was recorded in 1985, at “Streeterville Studios” inb Chicago, Illinois, and was produced by Roy Buchanan, Dick Shurman and Bruce Iglauer.

Personnel:

• Roy Buchanan – vocals, guitar
• Criss Johnson – rhythm guitar
• Otis Clay – vocals
• Gloria Hardiman – vocals
• Bill Heid – keyboards
• Larry Exum – bass guitar
• Morris Jennings – drums
• Steele “Sonny” Seals – saxophone
• Justin Niebank – recording, mixing
• Tom Coyne – mastering

Track listing:

All tracks by Roy Buchanan, except where noted.

1. When a Guitar Plays the Blues
2. Chicago Smokeshop
3. Mrs. Pressure
4. A Nickel and a Nail – Deadric Malone, Vernon Morrison
5. Short Fuse
6. Why Don’t You Want Me
7. Country Boy
8. Sneaking Godzilla Through the Alley
9. Hawaiian Punch